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Perry Mason S3E14 — The Case of the Prudent Prosecutor

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Perry Mason•Season 3•Episode 14

The Case of the Prudent Prosecutor

8.5/10 · 436 votesJan 30, 196052 min

Ranked #5 of 26 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

DA Hamilton Burger asks Perry to defend an old friend who once saved his life in a boating accident ten years before. The old friend of Burger's is now facing a murder charge.

Directed byRobert Ellis Miller

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Cast5

Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Perry Mason

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Della Street

William Hopper

William Hopper

Paul Drake

William Talman

William Talman

Hamilton Burger

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Lieutenant Tragg

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Robert Ellis Miller

Robert Ellis Miller

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Episode Summary

"The Case of the Prudent Prosecutor" is episode 14 of Perry Mason season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 436 votes, ranking #5 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Robert Ellis Miller, it aired on January 30, 1960.

Next: E15 · The Case of the Gallant Grafter Best of Season 3